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Once again, Angel Reese was the best player, regardless of team, on the floor for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. A game where the Atlanta Dream throttled the Valkyries in the second half as Golden State's offense continued to struggle. Rob Knox from the IX Basketball joins Bleav in the W to recap Atlanta's all-around victory.

We also answer whether this is the defining moment of Angel Reese's legacy. Is now the time to panic for Golden State? And who are the five contenders for WNBA Finals MVP?

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Angel Reese had one of the most dominant performances in WNBA Finals history in Game 2. Her 30 points and 16 rebounds made her just the third player ever to post a 30 and 15 line in a Finals game. Terry Horstman from IX Basketball joins Tyler Byrum on Bleav in the W to discuss Reese's phenomenal night as the Dream tied up the series.

Other topics include: Can the Golden State Valkyries win without Gabby Williams taking the scoring load? Allisha Gray's injury, Renee Montgomery's conflict of interest as co-owner of the Dream and studio analyst on USA, and declaring the Finals MVP race down to just three players.

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Gabby Williams' dominant second quarter and final two minutes lifted the Golden State Valkyries to win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The Sporting Tribune's Rey Moralde joins Bleav in the W to recap the game with Tyler Byrum. From grading Angel Reese's first WNBA Finals game to the level of concern of Alisha Gray's injury, the duo recaps all angles from Game 1. There's also a ranking of WNBA Finals MVP contenders, thoughts on NBC's broadcast coverage and Rey's perspective on the Sparks' new general manager Ariana Andonian.

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After a compelling first-round series against the Indiana Fever, the Las Vegas Aces advance after an entertaining Game 3. Is there any team left that can stop the Aces, and more specifically A'ja Wilson? Plus, how do we grade Caitlin Clark's second playoff series in the WNBA? Storm Chasers' Jeff Brown joins Tyler Byrum to recap Thursday's game.

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Tuesday's WNBA Playoff action was a far cry from what transpired on Saturday. Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to a strong win over the Aces to force a Game 3, while the eighth-seeded New York Liberty stunned the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx in a sweep. The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant joined Bleav in the W to recap the action.

Top storylines we discuss include how the Minnesota-New York matchup was more about it being a bad matchup than a declaration on either team; Napheesa Collier's future in Minnesota; the Liberty gearing up for a deep run; the good Caitlin Clark showed up; A'ja Wilson held without a shot in a quarter; Wilson's interaction with a Fever fan; and previewing Wednesday's action as the first round continues.

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A stunner in New York, a masterclass from A'ja Wilson, a fun battle in Atlanta and a dominant Valkyries performance all highlighted the first day of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The IX Sports' Rob Knox joined Bleav in the W's Tyler Byrum to discuss the storylines from the first day.

Answering questions from is New York a legitimate championship contender? to Can the Indiana Fever win a title with Caitlin Clark's current brand of basketball? to our picks for the remainder of the first round.

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From the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever's two-game set to a critical matchup between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty, there are plenty of games of consequence in the final week of the WNBA's regular season. Every seed is on the line with just three days left in the regular season. Tyler Byrum breaks down all the implications and scenarios.

He also projects the 2026 WNBA Playoff seeding and previews the potential matchups from there.

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The Washington Mystics have been one of the more pleasant surprises of the 2026 WNBA season. Will they continue to be a surprise in the WNBA Playoffs? Bleav in the W's Tyler Byrum and the IX Sports' Jenn Hatfield answer some of the most burning questions surrounding the Mystics as they begin to make their playoff push.

From how the Mystics got to the postseason on the backs of Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron to figuring out what to do with Georgia Amoore, Tyler and Jenn discuss just how far this team can go in October.

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Two-time WNBA champion and 17-year veteran DeWanna Bonner was waived after she and the Phoenix Mercury agreed to a buyout of her contract. The move comes after the Mercury were eliminated from the postseason and will allow the 39-year-old to pursue another championship in what could be her last WNBA Playoffs. Who are the frontrunners for Bonner and which teams does she make sense for if she clears waivers?

Statements from Phoenix general manager and DeWanna Bonner: https://x.com/PhoenixMercury/status/2091927699594051804

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham unleashed a firestorm of controversy around her and the WNBA, stating her opinions on trans athletes in a July ESPN feature. It has led to the WNBA and its lack of a trans athlete policy garnering national attention from right-wing pundits and anti-trans bad actors. Bleav in the W's Tyler Byrum and The IX Basketball's Jackie Powell try to provide historical context and discuss where the WNBA can go from here.

ESPN profile by Hallie Grossman on Sophie Cunningham: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49306657/sophie-cunningham-finger-point-indiana-fever-wnba

Cunningham's follow-up answers after the ESPN profile was released: https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2080069445364433144/video/1

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